Hi ITD, I’m glad to be back after last night’s nightmare.
My comments must’ve been crazy, sorry for that.
I’ll try to control myself tonight.
It’s only technology.
If this command gets out to you than everything is fine.
Presently, I mean right now, my MLB.TV is working perfectly.
I hope things don’t go wrong as soon as the Dodgers come on.
If so, I’ll take it like a man.

jhall – he ended up pitching today. He pitched a complete game with 9 K’s with the rest being pop ups and ground balls. I think only one ball was an actual fly ball to right field (and caught thank goodness – been having issues out there). The score was 2-1, us, and the one run was unearned because the batter reached base on a called strike, but the catch dropped the ball and didn’t make a good through to first base. He had a great outing. A very proud mom :)

seesky – to be honest, it’s hard watching him pitch. When he’s pitching good, no problem, but when things aren’t going well either with his pitching or too many errors behind him, it’s agonizing at times. Then you add batting on top of it, and he’s much like Andre…….bats/throws left, hits 4th and gets mad like Andre if he doesn’t hit the ball every at bat. He hates when I compare them, but they have a similar lefty swing and very similar emotions. However, I since the bats are metal right now, no bats have been broken and no helmets to my knowledge either. LOL!!!!

Did you guys read that Torre said he wants to work Pierre into the lineup a game or two a week? Does that mean giving him an at bat in a game or a starting him? If it means 2 starts a week, that’s ridiculous. Give me a break.

bluecrewgirl – that would just be pathetic. They aren’t going to replace Manny. So, if he starts, that means he will play centerfield, and he will either push Andre or Matt to the bench for those two games.

It could have been worse, jhall, but we should be raking these Pads pitchers tonight. I mean the starter was working in a restaurant 4 years ago and we couldn’t do better than 2 runs? I know it’s early in the season and I think they’ll be fine, it’s just frustrating.

Billz is hanging tough. Doesn’t have his A-game tonight, but getting the job done. Still a quality start. I think JoJo wants to give Ferk a day off soon and he probably thinks he should start Pile and lead him off. Ignorance!!! Let Hudson lead off. I hope I am wrong. Geez!!!

joepierre – I did comment on it, but it never appeared did it? Sometimes it appears 5 minutes later. I apologize – thank you very, very much. He just walked in the door, and he was reading all the comments. He says thank you to all as well even though you are Dodger fans. He is now watching the gnats,who happen to be losing 4-2 in the 8th right now. GO BREWERS!!!!!

I tried to post it more timely, but had trouble logging in.
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Josh–you better tell the scouting department about Nelly’s son. We could use a good left-hander. (Actually, I think our pitching “problems” are way too overblown, but you can always use a good left-handed arm.)
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Great start so far, and if we can finish up here tonight, that’s great. And yes, three identical line-ups (1-8) is good news. There will be days off for guys (Martin and Furcal are expected–and I suppose that even Kemp will get a day off here and there, though why a 24-year old who is acknowledged to be the best athlete in the organization needs a “regular” day off continues to boggle my mind), but it’s clear that there really should not be any drama with the line-up, on a day-to-day basis. I hope that does not drive traffic here down.
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There are still some interesting unresolved questions, but this team is as good or better *right now* as the team that went to the NLCS. For those of us who have been waiting for next year ever since the Jacksonville-5 made its mark in 2005, I think that next year has arrived.

Damn I hate to bench kuo in my league but had too because I had 3 starters, 2 closers and need a save because I was down 2-1 and now after the last minute change I’m leading 3-2 so far and 2 other RP’s but already leading the hold category 3-1.

Holy crap they just said an Angels fan had died from someone beating him up don’t know how that happen when he was at the game 2 days ago. I know it early and everyone was complaining about the bullpen but I know the bullpen would come through for us but can they keep it up? I still think spring training game mean jack.

Like I said earlier enchanted. Nobody, I mean nobody is going to intentionally walk Juan Pierre. That should tell you right there. If you are putting him in to replace Andre or Matt, you have got to be out of your mind. Not only that, he will be playing centerfield. He can’t play right and Manny is in left. So, you are not only giving up a bat, but you are giving up an arm as well.

OK…I’ve laid low for all of three games. But what fun is a Dodger season without second guessing? Sooooooooooooooooooo, I don’t like Torre’s batting order. So what’s new?

Here’s a quiz to get rolling. Which two Dodger regulars are the most psychotic in terms of self-loathing when they fail? And which two Dodger hitters are burdened with protecting Manny, perhaps the most important chore on the team? The answers are the same. Ethier and Martin, of course. They turn bat handles into sawdust. So here’s my line-up…and I was thinking this BEFORE the game:

I like your line up Kahli!! I too, want to see Andre back in the 2-hole, and Martin just hasn’t looked good where he is batting either. You are right about Loney. He is a clutch hitter. Andre is best at helping set the table. His disciplined approach to the plate gets him hits as well as walks, and you need runners on base with Manny coming up.

I haven’t stated anything here that you haven’t already thought about and realized. Of course, you are all capable of abstact thought, something I don’t think our brain trust (I use that phrase loosely) of JoJo, Ned, and Frank seem to have a hard time with. It’s funny that they keep juggling the one brain cell and one ‘nad among them and they never seem to come together. Maybe they are starting to get it. Play the young guys. Is it just me, or did anyone notice that we played really good sound fundamental baseball tonight with good defense. Kind of like what made the Dodgers a model organization. Coincidence, I think not!!!
Give me the young, hungry, athletic team anytime.

LOL!!!! Once again, if they are even thinking of starting him over Manny, Matt and Andre, there is something seriously wrong with “them”. I am not sure who “them” is. I am guessing it’s just a mixture of FrankNedJoe.

You’re right Beav!!! Throw it up there. 8 times out of 10 it is a weak ground ball or a pop up. And if you make a mistake and he hits it well, it will most likely only be a single. Then he will get thrown out trying to steal second. What a waste!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stop the IGNEDENCE!!®

Beav, you’re a founding father!!! You hold these truths to be self evident.
We have the right to see the best players and talent that is on our team.
We have the right to expect the hitter to get the run in from 3rd base with less than 2 out.
We have the right to expect players capable of fielding thier position.

Well, if they are thinking of starting him, it will have to be away games only because if they do it during home games, they will have all but a handful of Dodger fans at Dodger Stadium who will let them know how stupid they really are.

I’m working on several concepts Wally:
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Its so nice to be with you (Its not nice to be with Phew)
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She Blinded me with Science
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You Can’t Touch this (You can’t hit this)
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Goody Two Shoes
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Southern Nights
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Smooth
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Der Kommissar
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Safety Dance

These all have Juan written all over them. I’m furthest along with Smooth right now.

JoJo thinking in the dugout tonight,
Start Pierre and lose out right,
Play the kids,
You were only waiting for this moment to arrive.
Juanpy, sulks,
Juanpy, sulks,
Into the night goes a Manny blast!!!!

enchanted – I know all those original songs. I will be interested in the Thomas Dolby’s “She Blinded Me with Science” and I think the “Safety Dance” might be one to watch for as well – LMAO!!!!!!! Der Kommisor and then Goody Two Shoes ( Adam Ant?) LMAO!!!!! This should be good enchanted.

Most are concepts right now. I’ve only started a few lines for Goody Two Shoes and have gotten a little further with Smooth. I have to let them write themselves though and right now the words aren’t coming. Guess I need some Juanderful inspiration.

I know I’m late with this but Khali– I agree with your lineup.
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I like the O-Dog in that spot as sort of a 2nd leadoff hitter.
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Dre has more pop and I think right now Hudson is still recovering from his surgery and his wrist isn’t as strong as it normally is. I think Dre is more of a threat to go deep in the #2 spot and with Manny behind him he’ll do more with the better pitches he gets than Hudson will.
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Losing power take care…

Good morning ITD, Dodgerfaithful
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Whether it is the airfield or the ballfield when you come together as a team, the sky is the limit. Great job last night from top to bottom.
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Keep the momentum flying -)
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Dreams van Halen and the Blue Angels
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GO DODGERS!!!!!!!!
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BRING THE RING TO L.A. IN 2009!!!!!!!!!
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Life is good today ~ Enjoy everyone :)

Buzz up! PrintANAHEIM, Calif. (AP)—Los Angeles Angels rookie pitcher Nick Adenhart and two other people were killed Thursday when a minivan ran a red light and struck their sports car, authorities said.

Adenhart, 22, died after undergoing surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center spokesman John Murray said.

A fourth person remained hospitalized in critical condition.

Adenhart, of Silver Spring, Md., was the Angels’ No. 3 starter. He threw six scoreless innings Wednesday night in his fourth major-league start and first of the season. Oakland won the game 6-4.

Adenhart and three other people were in a silver Mitsubishi that was struck shortly before 12:30 a.m. by a minivan that ran a red light and also hit another vehicle, police said.

The sports car struck a light pole, killing three people inside.

Police Lt. Craig Brower said the minivan driver fled the crash scene and was captured a short time later. The driver was arrested and booked for investigation of felony hit-and-run.

Adenhart, a right-hander, earned a spot in the starting rotation on an injury-plagued Angels staff by impressing manager Mike Scioscia late in spring training.

The pitcher made his major league debut May 1 of last year, also against Oakland. He made two other starts, getting his only decision in a victory over the Chicago White Sox on May 12. He was 37-28 in the minor leagues from 2005-08, including 9-13 last year at Triple-A Salt Lake.

There was to be a moment of silence before the start of the Texas Rangers’ home game against the Cleveland Indians.

Buzz up! PrintANAHEIM, Calif. (AP)—Los Angeles Angels rookie pitcher Nick Adenhart and two other people were killed Thursday when a minivan ran a red light and struck their sports car, authorities said.

Adenhart, 22, died after undergoing surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center spokesman John Murray said.

A fourth person remained hospitalized in critical condition.

Adenhart, of Silver Spring, Md., was the Angels’ No. 3 starter. He threw six scoreless innings Wednesday night in his fourth major-league start and first of the season. Oakland won the game 6-4.

Adenhart and three other people were in a silver Mitsubishi that was struck shortly before 12:30 a.m. by a minivan that ran a red light and also hit another vehicle, police said.

The sports car struck a light pole, killing three people inside.

Police Lt. Craig Brower said the minivan driver fled the crash scene and was captured a short time later. The driver was arrested and booked for investigation of felony hit-and-run.

Adenhart, a right-hander, earned a spot in the starting rotation on an injury-plagued Angels staff by impressing manager Mike Scioscia late in spring training.

The pitcher made his major league debut May 1 of last year, also against Oakland. He made two other starts, getting his only decision in a victory over the Chicago White Sox on May 12. He was 37-28 in the minor leagues from 2005-08, including 9-13 last year at Triple-A Salt Lake.

There was to be a moment of silence before the start of the Texas Rangers’ home game against the Cleveland Indians.

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